Once many objects came to the museum through conflict and colonial exploitation, but today they arrive by donations, bequests ...
The British Museum has announced plans to digitize its entire permanent collection, totaling over eight million pieces, as reported by ARTNews. The museum announced the move as part of ongoing efforts ...
The institution, which fired a staff member over suspected robberies of jewelry and other objects, says public accessibility could prevent further thefts. A visitor to the British Museum walks past a ...
Forget about expensive London sights and tours and instead take Rick Steves' expert advice for spending an afternoon or ...
The British Museum has launched a new section of its website dedicated to the recovery of 2,000 items that were stolen from its collection. Launching the public appeal today, the museum invites anyone ...
The UK government has today warned the British Museum in London that it is legally forbidden to break up its collection, according to the Agence France Presse. The news comes just days after it was ...
The British Museum, home to the largest collection of artifacts in the world, has fired a staff member on suspicion of stealing and damaging items including gold, gems and centuries-old glass. Items ...
The British Museum’s Pink Ball fundraising gala on Saturday was disrupted when a climate protestor took to the stage during a ...